Nature's Garden Mason Jar Salad Recipe

These Mason Jar Salads are a simple and fun way to pack a healthy and flavorful lunch! Use a mix of fresh produce, grains, fruits, and proteins to make your own favorite combination. Our featured recipe this week will get you started!

Nature’s Garden Mason Jar Salads

½ cup beets, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

½ cup zucchini, cut into half moons

½ cup baby carrots, quartered lengthwise

½ cup Woodstock Foods green peas, thawed

½ cup Anson Mills Carolina Gold Rice, cooked and cooled

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup corn, cut away from cob

large handful of fresh spinach

Basic White Balsamic Vinaigrette, to taste (recipe follows)

Prepare the ingredients as directed. When ready to assemble, place the desired amount of salad dressing into your jars. Next, begin layering your ingredients, choosing heavy and non absorbent foods first. Alternate ingredients and finish with your greens on top. When ready to eat, shake up your jar to mix the dressing with the other ingredients and enjoy!

Basic White Balsamic Vinaigrette

¼ cup white balsamic vinegar

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp dijon mustard

½ tbl Hometown Honey

½ tsp each salt and pepper (plus more to taste)

Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly add oil in a steady stream, mixing it into the vinegar mixture constantly. Use immediately or pour into a container and cover. Will keep refrigerated for 7 days.

Organic Roasted Summer Vegetables Recipe

Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or entertaining, this is a great way to utilize your favorite Nature’s Garden produce! 

This simple and healthy; showcasing fresh organic summer vegetables roasted with thyme. Enhance the earthy flavors with some local Georgia olive oil and add your favorite vegetables or herbs to make it your own! 



Summer Herb Roasted Vegetables

2 ears corn, kernels cut away from cob
1 zucchini, cut into half moon slices
2 yellow squash, cut into half moon slices
1 green bell pepper, cut into bite sized chunks
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, prepare all of the vegetables as directed and place into a mixing bowl. Toss the vegetables in the olive oil, then add the thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine. Place the vegetables on a lined sheet tray and roast for about 15 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nature's Garden Recipe: Wine Poached Peaches and Cherries

This recipe showcases a simple and elegant dessert using fresh summer peaches and cherries poached in white wine and topped with homemade, local whipped cream. This dessert is not overly sweet, making it a great dish to end any meal. You can substitute other seasonal fruit such as pears, blueberries, figs, grapes, and blackberries with delicious results as well. Give this recipe a try with your favorite Nature’s Garden Express fruit and don’t forget the Southern Swiss Cream!
White Wine Poached Peaches And Cherries

4 peaches, pitted and sliced

1 cup cherries, pitted

2 cups dry white wine

½ cup to 1 cup water

1 vanilla bean, split with pods removed

¼ cup raw honey

1 cup Southern Swiss Dairy heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Combine the peaches, cherries, wine, vanilla bean, and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cook until fruit is tender, then remove with a slotted spoon. Add the honey to the pot, and continue to reduce until the liquid has thickened. Add the fruit back to the pot and toss to coat. Meanwhile, in a stand mixer, whip the cream and powdered sugar together until thickened and fluffy. To serve, scoop the fruit into serving dishes with a slotted spoon and top with the whipped cream. Enjoy!

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Nature's Garden Express Lima Bean Salad Recipe

Looking for a fun and different way to enjoy your veggies? Check out recipes from Nature's Garden Express for ideas on how to make tasty and unique dishes, like this Lima Bean Salad!

Make this recipe ahead of time and allow to chill before serving for a refreshing and satisfying dish!
Lima Bean Salad

1 package Sunny Creek Farms Lima Beans
1 ½ cups tomatoes, cut into bite sized chunks
¼ cup red onion, diced
½ cup Capra Gia feta cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup Basic White Balsamic Dressing, recipe below
salt and pepper

Place Lima beans in a sauce pot, cover with water, season with salt, and heat to a boil. Cook the beans for 10-15 minutes until al dente. Drain the beans and plunge into an ice bath to cool. Drain the beans and reserve. Meanwhile, prepare the tomatoes and onions and place into a mixing bowl. Add the Lima beans and toss in the dressing. If serving immediately, toss in the parsley and feta and mix well. Adjust the amount of dressing to taste and season with salt and pepper. If serving later, mix in the cold cheese and parsley right before you eat. Enjoy!

Basic White Balsamic Vinaigrette
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tbl Hometown Honey
½ tsp each salt and pepper (plus more to taste)

Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly add oil in a steady stream, mixing it into the vinegar mixture constantly. Use immediately or pour into a container and cover. Will keep refrigerated for 7 days.
1 package Sunny Creek Farms Lima Beans1 ½ cups tomatoes, cut into bite sized chunks¼ cup red onion, diced½ cup Capra Gia feta cheese¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped½ cup Basic White Balsamic Dressing, recipe belowsalt and pepper
Place Lima beans in a sauce pot, cover with water, season with salt, and heat to a boil. Cook the beans for 10-15 minutes until al dente. Drain the beans and plunge into an ice bath to cool. Drain the beans and reserve. Meanwhile, prepare the tomatoes and onions and place into a mixing bowl. Add the Lima beans and toss in the dressing. If serving immediately, toss in the parsley and feta and mix well. Adjust the amount of dressing to taste and season with salt and pepper. If serving later, mix in the cold cheese and parsley right before you eat. Enjoy!
Basic White Balsamic Vinaigrette¼ cup white balsamic vinegar¾ cup extra virgin olive oil1 tsp Dijon mustard½ tbl Hometown Honey ½ tsp each salt and pepper (plus more to taste)
Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly add oil in a steady stream, mixing it into the vinegar mixture constantly. Use immediately or pour into a container and cover. Will keep refrigerated for 7 days.

Atlanta Organic Produce Delivery

Atlanta has developed a vibrant food culture, championing award winning restaurants, markets, and festivals celebrating the culinary arts. Foodies who love to be adventurous on their own are always looking for new places to source high quality, organic, and local foods. Some great places that come to mind are the Dekalb Farmers Market, Buford Highway Farmers Market, and Whole Foods.

In addition to these brick and mortar locations, there are other places to source local foods around Atlanta such as farmers markets in surrounding cities and towns and local farms. These provide an experience that is closer to the source and a more sustainable buying approach. The only problem with these options is that farmers markets are open for limited hours and farms may not always be easily accessible. But what if there was a way to bring the farmer's market or farm right to you?

That is where Nature's Garden Express comes into play. Nature's Garden is an Atlanta organic produce delivery company specializing in local, organic, and sustainable foods. They eliminate the leg work for their members, seeking out local farms and producers who use sustainable farming techniques. Members can view where each individual item has been sourced from. Aside from produce, Nature's Garden also offers a range of grocery items like dairy, meats and seafood, bread and baked goods, sauces, and more.

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Organic Produce Delivery Atlanta

Americans are more conscious than ever about eating organic foods. Produce gives us vitamins and minerals which can boost energy and mood. Replacing snacks with raw produce can allow you to cut your calorie count, but still become satisfied. You won’t have to worry about feeling bad due to artificial ingredients and chemical preservatives.

Organic benefits don’t stop with produce. Organic groceries like eggs, dairy, meats, even sauces and dry goods are better for you than their conventional counterparts. The benefits increase when you choose local organic grocery items. By choosing local items, you can support your local economy and local producers while enjoying the healthy benefits of organic.

Atlanta organic delivery from Nature’s Garden is your one stop shop for many of the food items you eat each week. From organic produce to local grocery items, Nature’s Garden makes it easy for you to eat better each week.